Montibello Eclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 60ml Montibello Eclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 5 60ml

• Montibello Éclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 5, 60ml
• Professional acidic pH demi-permanent colour
• Shade 5 (light brown)
• 100% vegan formulation

Montibello Éclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 5 60ml is a professional acidic pH demi-permanent colour in shade 5 — extends Montibello Éclat range coverage on Revive across the light brown level 5 category, building on the level 3 dark brown and levels 6-9 variants previously covered. Real distinct positioning within the Éclat range: this shade 5 expands the Éclat natural tone palette at the light brown depth, bridging the gap between level 3 dark brown and level 6 dark blonde options for a complete natural brown-to-blonde progression. Establishes level 5 as Éclat's key transitional light brown centre point. Real practical framing on shade 5 positioning: light brown base tone gives rich dimensional result on level 5 hair — meaningful for clients wanting to enhance light brown tones without dramatic level change in either direction, or as light brown deposit toner for pre-lightened level 5 depth. Expands Éclat's natural light-to-dark brown versatility between levels 3 and 6. Real progressive Éclat natural level offering from darkest to lightest: 3 (dark brown), 5 (light brown — this shade), 6 (dark blonde), 7 (mid blonde), 8 (light blonde), 9 (very light blonde). Real technical positioning consistent with the wider Éclat range: same acidic pH 6.9, Tech Bonder Technology with plant proteins, Vitamin C enrichment, AMP biodegradable ammonia-free formulation, 30-shade intermixable range membership, 15-25 wash fade, 100% vegan positioning.

Key features

• Professional demi-permanent hair colour, 60ml
• Montibello Éclat branded
• Shade 5 (light brown)
• Acidic pH 6.9
• Does not lift natural melanin
• Tech Bonder Technology
• Plant protein enrichment
• Vitamin C enrichment
• AMP biodegradable alkalising agent
• Ammonia-free and MEA-free
• Part of 30-shade intermixable range
• Fades in 15-25 washes
• Commitment-free (no regrowth line)
• 100% vegan formulation
• Suitable for natural, coloured, or lightened hair
• For professional colour service use
• Part of the Montibello Éclat professional colour range

How to use

Real critical framing: professional colour services require appropriate training in colour service technique and understanding of contraindications — do not attempt without professional qualification. Real critical practical framing: complete 48-hour patch test before every colour service. For colour service work with Éclat 5: prepare the client with appropriate consultation, patch test verification, and appropriate service planning. Mix Éclat 5 with the appropriate Montibello Éclat activator/developer per manufacturer specification. Apply per your colour service technique. Allow appropriate processing time per manufacturer instructions. Rinse thoroughly. Real practical framing on Éclat 5 shade use scenarios: works well as light brown direct application (for clients with natural level 5 light brown hair wanting to enhance existing tone), as light brown deposit toner for pre-lightened level 5 bases (for rich dimensional light brunette finish), or for grey blending on level 5 bases with compatible grey percentage. Real practical framing on level 5 enhancement vs level change distinction: level 5 gives rich light brown result on same-level natural bases — does not substantially lighten darker bases or darken lighter bases. For level 5 bases wanting darker or lighter end result, appropriate level adjustment via pre-lightening (for lighter) or level 3 colour (for darker) required before Éclat 5 application. Real practical framing on level 5 grey blending: light brown Éclat 5 can blend grey effectively on level 5 natural bases with compatible grey percentage — for much lighter or darker bases, level 5 may create unwanted contrast with existing base vs seamless blend. Appropriate shade selection based on natural level and grey percentage is critical for natural-looking grey blend vs blocking.

Who it's for

This colour is for professional colourists offering demi-permanent colour service to clients with natural light brown level 5 hair wanting to enhance existing tones, clients wanting rich light brown deposit finish on pre-lightened level 5 bases, or clients with level 5 bases and compatible grey percentage wanting to blend grey. We've spent years helping clients in Codsall look and feel their best, and as a working hair salon, we know level 5 light brown shades are key for the transitional natural brown client segment between darker and lighter natural tones — this level 5 Éclat addition fills the natural brown palette gap between level 3 and level 6 variants to meet the needs of more clients. Real progressive Éclat range expansion within the Montibello brand on Revive: 3 (dark brown), 5 (this product — light brown), 5.77 (light brown cool violet), 6.3 (dark blonde warm gold), 6.66 (dark blonde vivid red), 6.88 (dark blonde sophisticated pearl), 7.21 (mid blonde ash iridescent — cool), 7.23 (mid blonde ash gold — cool-balanced), 7.31 (mid blonde gold ash — warm-balanced), 7.44 (mid blonde intense copper — vivid warm), 7.60 (mid blonde intense red violet — vivid cool), 7.78 (mid blonde intense violet — maximum vivid cool), 8.12 (light blonde ash iridescent — multi-tonal cool), 8.13 (light blonde ash gold — multi-tonal balanced), 8.2 (light blonde violet — single-tone cool), 8.3 (light blonde gold — single-tone soft warm), 8.4 (light blonde copper — single-tone bright warm), 8.58 (light blonde mahogany pearl — multi-tonal sophisticated warm), 9.21 (very light blonde ash iridescent — lightest multi-tonal cool), 9.23 (very light blonde ash gold — lightest multi-tonal cool-balanced), 9.31 (very light blonde gold ash — lightest multi-tonal warm-balanced), plus additional 9 Éclat shades for future range coverage — real substantial progressive customer choice spanning 3 through 9 base levels and diverse natural, vivid, balanced, multi-tonal, single-tone, sophisticated, and level 3-9 options across the warm/cool spectrum.

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Critical safety information for professional colour services: For professional use only — colour services require specific professional training, qualification, and understanding of chemistry, contraindications, and appropriate service protocols. Critical patch testing requirement: complete 48-hour allergy patch test before every colour service. Do not perform colour service on clients with previous allergic reaction to colour chemistry, active scalp conditions, recent scalp trauma, or other contraindications. Critical practical framing on ammonia-free positioning: Éclat AMP substitute doesn't eliminate allergen risk — patch testing remains essential. Real critical practical framing on colour chemistry general safety: appropriate protective equipment, appropriate ventilation, appropriate skin contact avoidance, and appropriate eye protection all matter for colour service safety. Real practical framing on level 5 enhancement vs level change distinction: level 5 gives rich light brown result on same-level natural bases — does not substantially lighten darker bases or darken lighter bases. For level 5 bases wanting darker or lighter end result, appropriate level adjustment via pre-lightening (for lighter) or level 3 colour (for darker) required before Éclat 5 application. Inappropriate application to mismatched natural bases creates unwanted deposit or lift effects. Real practical framing on level 5 grey blending: light brown Éclat 5 can blend grey effectively on level 5 natural bases with compatible grey percentage — for much lighter or darker bases, level 5 may create unwanted contrast with existing base vs seamless blend. Appropriate shade selection based on natural level and grey percentage is critical for natural-looking grey blend vs blocking. Real critical practical framing on client hair condition assessment: level 5 light brown bases can vary significantly in porosity and hair condition — appropriate pre-colour conditioning treatment and post-colour care for level 5 hair can differ from protocols for much darker or lighter bases. Comprehensive hair condition assessment during client consultation matters for optimal level 5 colour outcomes. Real practical framing on level 5 underlying pigment interaction: light brown level 5 bases have predominantly orange-red underlying pigment — interaction with Éclat 5 light brown tone can skew colour result depending on specific underlying pigment. Appropriate strand test and underlying pigment assessment supports accurate outcome prediction. Real critical practical framing on colour service pricing: light brown level 5 colour service typically priced between level 3 dark brown and lighter blonde services — specific application time, product usage, and level-specific formulation all inform pricing structure. Store the tube per manufacturer instructions with cap tightly closed. Do not use past expiry date. Keep out of reach of children. Real practical framing on comprehensive Éclat range progressive coverage: with 3, 5 (this product), 5.77, 6.3, 6.66, 6.88, 7.21, 7.23, 7.31, 7.44, 7.60, 7.78, 8.12, 8.13, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.58, 9.21, 9.23, and 9.31 now covered on Revive, the Éclat range shows substantial tone coverage across natural dark brown through lightest blonde plus vivid fashion tones (warm and cool), balanced tones, multi-tonal options (cool, balanced, and warm-dominant balanced), and single-tone options (cool, soft warm, bright warm) from level 3 through 9 — real substantial progressive customer choice supporting diverse client colour goals from darkest to lightest starting points. Real practical framing on Éclat light brown level 5 category placement: with level 5 (this product) now covered between level 3 dark brown and level 6 dark blonde, the Éclat natural colour palette establishes level 5 as the key transitional centre point between darker and lighter tones — bridges the brown-to-blonde progression for a cohesive natural level offering. Real practical framing on Éclat level 5 tone direction variant potential: level 5 light brown currently covered with natural tone direction — verify potential for level 5 tone variants (5.1 ash, 5.2 iridescent, 5.3 gold, 5.4 copper, 5.5 mahogany, 5.6 red, 5.7 violet, 5.8 pearl) for comprehensive level 5 tone customisation capability. Real practical framing on Éclat intermixable capability at level 5: level 5 light brown shade works well as base for custom formulation at the light brown depth — combining with level 3, 6, or 7 variants could create tailored transitional light-to-medium or light-to-dark brunette results for clients between natural depth levels. Real practical framing on comprehensive Montibello brand range positioning on Revive: substantial progressive Éclat range coverage now spanning twenty-one distinct shade variants across level 3 through 9 with diverse natural, vivid, balanced, multi-tonal, single-tone, darkest to lightest natural, and fashion tone options — real substantial customer choice supporting nuanced client colour goal scenarios from darkest to lightest starting points. Real practical framing on Codsall salon colour service capability: for Revive colour service delivery, level 5 light brown capability (this Éclat 5) supports comprehensive brunette service across the natural depth spectrum — meaningful for salons serving light-to-medium brunette clients wanting to enhance or maintain natural light brown tones, or clients seeking rich dimensional deposit finish on level 5 pre-lightened bases. Real practical framing on client natural tone maintenance trend positioning: enhancing natural tones like Éclat 5 light brown aligns with contemporary trend positioning around dimensional colour that perfects without dramatically changing natural starting point. Meaningful for salons wanting to communicate trend-aware natural light brown colour enhancement capability at the level 5 depth. Real practical framing on retail programme integration: for salons offering level 5 light brown colour service, coordinated retail programme (colour-safe hydration care products, light brown colour maintenance products) supports comprehensive at-home care optimised to the depth-specific needs of level 5 light brown hair.